The Dark Crystal was adapted into comic book form by Marvel Comics. It debuted as a 68 page adaptation in Marvel Super Special #24, in 1982. The story was later re-printed in two issues in April and May, 1983.
This was the first of three Marvel adaptations of Jim Henson movies; it was followed by The Muppets Take Manhattan in 1984, and Labyrinth in 1986.
The Dark Crystal Super Special
Published as issue #24 in the
Marvel Super Special series
Marvel Super Special series
Issue #1
Issue #2
Credits[]
- Writer: David Anthony Kraft
- Penciler, Cover Painting: Bret Blevins
- Inker: Vince Colletta
- Background Inks: Rick Bryant, Richard Howell
Translations[]
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See also[]
- Legends of the Dark Crystal, Tokyopop's manga series prequel
- The Dark Crystal, Archaia Studios Press graphic novel series